Category: Police Department Press Releases

UPDATE: Mr. James Stout was located at a residence in Terre Haute, Indiana. It was reported that he was found safe and unharmed. The Champaign Police Department is asking for your help in locating 62 year-old JAMES STOUT. Mr. Stout was last seen at Heartland Health Care Center of Champaign, 309 East Springfield Avenue on Monday…(Read the Rest…)

Champaign police officers have arrested a suspect after responding to a shots fired call in the 500 block of Nathaniel Burch Drive. Upon arrival officers received information that an armed subject fired a weapon from his residence and forced a female back into the home. Officer secured a perimeter around the residence and shut down…(Read the Rest…)

Friday, June 10, 2011, 06:00 a.m. * UPDATED ROUTE INFORMATION * Officers of the Champaign Police Department, in shared effort with officers from the Urbana Police Department, will run the “Flame of Hope” through the Champaign-Urbana community. Please note the route for the event has been modified. Urbana Police will start the event from 2600…(Read the Rest…)

On October 23, 2010 at 10:23 a.m., officers responded to the U of IL Police Department for a report of an Aggravated Assault that occurred on October 22, 2010. Officers made contact with the victim who reported walking in the area of 600 E. Daniel at approximately 11:55 p.m., when he was approached by a…(Read the Rest…)

On October 24, 2010 at approximately 2:40 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the Carle Hospital in reference to a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of S. Sixth Street. Victim reports walking with a friend in the 700 Block of S. Sixth Street when two subjects, who were walking in front of them, turned…(Read the Rest…)

On October 23, 2010 at approximately 11:58 pm, officer responded to the 100 block of East Healey in reference to a Battery. Officers received information that a 22 y/o male reported being battered by two male suspects while walking in the area of First and Healey. The victim reported walking home, while talking on his…(Read the Rest…)

Champaign police have arrested a suspect in connection with an Aggravated Battery case that occurred on September 14, 2010, in the 400 block of East John Street. Today, twenty-one year old Tyren L. Scott of Champaign was interviewed by Champaign Detectives and subsequently arrested for his involvement in the aforementioned case. After conducting a month-long…(Read the Rest…)

Today at approximately 9:59 a.m., Champaign Police Officers were dispatched to First Midwest Bank, 812 W. Springfield, for a reported robbery. Police received information that a man entered the bank and handed the teller a note while demanding money. The suspect implied having a gun, though witnesses report never actually seeing one displayed. The suspect…(Read the Rest…)

Champaign Police Department Crime Prevention Month Activities In 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council designated October as Crime Prevention Month. Since then, government agencies, civic groups, schools, businesses and youth organizations have reached out to educate the public and explore new partnerships during this special month. Throughout October, the Champaign Police Department will conduct a…(Read the Rest…)

Champaign Police have arrested two 16 y/o juveniles for their alleged involvement in an aggravated battery that occurred on September 30, 2010, in the 1100 block of Crescent Drive. On September 24, 2010, a 50 y/o man was battered after leaving a Central High School football game. The victim reported walking southbound on Crescent Drive…(Read the Rest…)